In John Grisham’s riveting novel Bleachers, the inspiring coach Eddie Rake positively changes the lives of his town by pushing them to achieve incredible goals and standards created by his love for them. The infamous coach would sacrifice his time during the summer to his coach understaffed youth football teams to make them better. He could never neglect someone who needed help and constantly kept the door of his house open to any child who needed help or even clothes. Rake was known to stand for equality and shined during the black integration of the school when he allowed the incoming students to instantly be part of all aspects of the school including band and the sports, he also approved of Nat’s homosexuality. The legendary Coach Rake
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He also did not have a luxurious house or a plentiful amount of money but he left his home open to children who needed a place to stay or a meal to eat. Another selfless act Rake would perform came from him donating his money to give children some clothes or to pay for some of their tuition. Despite the fact he that possesses his own needs, he sacrifices them for others so they can get back on their feet or to get a good education at his high school. Rake housed one of his former players Silo Mooney after he had been kicked out of his house, there were only a few days away from graduation and Rake did not need him for football anymore but he kept him anyway. Silo took this opportunity to rebound and go to the army to make a future for himself. The legendary greatness did not solely come from football, but all the good he performed for the community he loved.
Many people of Messina saw Eddie Rake the sports hero, but they never got to know the caring and inspirational man he really was. In John Grisham’s riveting novel Bleachers, the sensational coach Eddie Rake pushes the people he loves most to exceed their goals and expectations. Coach Eddie Rake shows his goodness through his sacrificing for others, his community service for the public, and his open heart to the diverse people of his small
He also did not have a luxurious house or a plentiful amount of money but he left his home open to children who needed a place to stay or a meal to eat. Another selfless act Rake would perform came from him donating his money to give children some clothes or to pay for some of their tuition. Despite the fact he that possesses his own needs, he sacrifices them for others so they can get back on their feet or to get a good education at his high school. Rake housed one of his former players Silo Mooney after he had been kicked out of his house, there were only a few days away from graduation and Rake did not need him for football anymore but he kept him anyway. Silo took this opportunity to rebound and go to the army to make a future for himself. The legendary greatness did not solely come from football, but all the good he performed for the community he loved.
Many people of Messina saw Eddie Rake the sports hero, but they never got to know the caring and inspirational man he really was. In John Grisham’s riveting novel Bleachers, the sensational coach Eddie Rake pushes the people he loves most to exceed their goals and expectations. Coach Eddie Rake shows his goodness through his sacrificing for others, his community service for the public, and his open heart to the diverse people of his small